Your molars, or back teeth, have ridges and indentations that your toothbrush might not be able to clean. These are hence “hot spots” for tooth decay that should be protected. When your child develops those crucial first permanent molars, dental sealants can help keep those teeth from decaying and needing more complex and expensive dental treatments to address the issue.

The option for protective sealants will be discussed with you at your routine dental examination.